Student Comments

“Amazing! I learned loads about abstract art, about techniques used and more importantly, I had fun! [I learnt] techniques, how to find inspiration, how to continue with a piece if I’ve met a dead end. [My course highlights were] everything! I wanted a basis of knowledge of abstract art and lots of practice and I got both. Thank you”
Emer M

“Fantastic! Such an informative intro into abstract art! Loved the exercises especially so early in the class it really sets you off well. [I have learnt] form, colours, textures, mark-making, different techniques, how to step back and reflect, perspectives. [My course highlights were] mini conversations and discussing each other’s work and getting inspiration. Really met all of my expectations. Just wish I had more time on each of the techniques to develop them. Colour mixing was a little short for my level.”
Claire A

“It’s a ‘must do’ – as the course stops you looking at a blank sheet and gets you ‘doing’! [I have learnt] a lot of the basics to motivate you and how to work round the fears. Learning how to be bold when making marks on the sheet. I needed the kick-start for my confidence and the course was perfect for that purpose.”
Phil W

“Do it. [I have learnt about] colour, texture, proportion, depth, tone, shape, contrast. [My course highlights were] Day 1. Day 2 a bit overwhelmed. Need to know more about colour.
Alison P

“This course took me from an abstract art novice to a point where I feel I have the ‘tools’ to take me forward, to experiment, to learn, to move my creativity into new areas. A sound introduction to the principles of abstract art especially in relation to the ‘Action Painters’. I feel that I can go and look at abstract art with a greater understanding, greater curiosity, and greater interest. [My course highlights were] always good to meet and work alongside others and learn from them as well as the tutor. More than met my expectations.”
Islay M

“Good course, needs a little reworking. Don’t do it on match day! Wish I’d known City were playing on Sunday as I would have left just before the match ended. [I learnt] various ways of mark making and using photographs to work from for ideas. Learning to be free and use tools to manipulate paint. I really enjoyed it and was pleased with the work I produced in mark making and painting on Sunday. On Saturday the afternoon exercise was a big leap from the morning work…. found it quite difficult” [Brian – I’ve noted your comments and I have now amended how I deliver this section of the course – thanks for your feedback.]
Bernadine O